History of the bag: Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC)

Etoile Luxury Vintage
2021-12-14T18:00:37+01:00

The Chanel Wallet on Chain is definitely in the top 10 of all Chanel bags. The Chanel Wallet on Chain blurs the line between a wallet and a bag.
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A real Chanel classic

The Chanel Wallet on Chain is definitely in the top 10 of all Chanel bags. The Chanel Wallet on Chain blurs the line between a wallet and a bag. This is the perfect bag for the minimalists among us.

For those who love a handbag and a clutch. The Chanel Wallet on Chain is useful for the minimalist who likes the hands-free convenience of a belt bag but craves the lightweight freedom of carrying just a wallet. In keeping with Chanel's practical yet elegant tradition, the Chanel WOC embraces simplicity in design without sacrificing style. This bag definitely deserves a spot at the top of any fashion connoisseur's must-have list.

Where it all started

The Chanel Wallet on a Chain was created immediately after the Chanel 2.55, launched in 1997. It was a game-changer as it was fashionable and at the same time functional.The bag for proud owners to store their most valuables and essentials in a stylish and chic way.

The look of

Originally, this elegant Chanel bag was designed with a flap with press studs, on the inside you will find a zip pocket that extends down to the back of the bag. Inside, you would normally find a small compartment storing some items and ideal for paper money. Additionally, it has 6 slots for (credits) cards and a bigger compartment that can fit all your important necessities such as your phone, lipstick and keys. Also, in the back you will find a secret zipped pocket. The bag is 7.5 inches wide, 5 inches in height and 1.5 inches when expanded.

The Wallet on Chain comes in different styles, colour and leather material, which includes the following models:

Sleek Sevruga Design: A less expensive model

Quilted Leather Design: Slightly more expensive, especially when designed with exotic leather and includes both the Cambon and the Reissue

Camelia Design: Embossed with unique floral prints

Half Moon Design: Which mainly features the famous ´CC´ logo.

The different types of leather used for the WOC are:

Lambskin Leather: Always a favorite, but it tends to scratch easily so it needs to be kept in good condition and handled with care

Patent Leather: Not easily damaged

Caviar Leather: It is strong and sturdy, it usually has minor imperfections on the surface material

Chanel WOC price

Is a Chanel Wallet on Chain worth it, is the big question. With new purchase, the WOC ranged between 2500 euros to about 6000 euros depending on the design and features, there is also the Alligator and Gold model from around 20,000 euros. It varies based on the materials used and may or may not be in limited edition.

At L'Étoile Luxury Vintage we believe it is worth buying and this is because it is simply elegant, chic and effortless. In addition to the style, compared to other Chanel bags it is one of the cheaper options, if you are looking to buy a the handbag. Every now and then, we also have some preloved Chanel Wallet on Chains available on our website.

How to style the WOC?

The beautiful Chanel Wallet On Chain comes with a versatile 24" long chain strap, which comes in both gold and silver and can be worn in four different ways. The first option is to wear the bag as a crossbody bag, this is the casual option. The second option is to transform the strap into a shorter strap and wear the bag as a chique shoulder bag. The last option is to tuck the chain neatly in the bag, so that you can wear the bag as a clutch. Perfect for a night out!

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With Love

Barbara and Millie

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